# Sheepdog School vs DogTraining+

Sheepdog School and DogTraining+ both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DogTraining+'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Sheepdog School's. DogTraining+ also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sheepdog School sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and DogTraining+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sheepdog School against 5.0 for DogTraining+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Sheepdog School's written reviews are positive against 100% of DogTraining+'s.

Sheepdog School ships an update every 6 weeks, DogTraining+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sheepdog School | DogTraining+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheepdog-school/id6448454961/reviews) | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogtraining-plus/id6739217480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ewan Irvine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684717866) | [JW Dog Training and Behavior Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784281283) |

## What reviewers say

### Sheepdog School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheepdog-school/id6448454961)

Learn to train your herding dog with step-by-step guidance from pup to stockdog. Access a large library of content, problem-solving tips, and track your progress. This app provides a convenient and cost-effective way to develop your dog's herding potential.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step guidance, Large content library, Problem-solving common issues, Goal setting and progress tracking, Offline sync, Pup to stockdog training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $129.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $149.99 | per month |
| Sheepdog School.1 | $149.99 | per year |


### DogTraining+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogtraining-plus/id6739217480)

Build a stronger bond with your dog through practical, reward-based lessons from a certified trainer. This app offers step-by-step guidance for various behavior challenges, from puppy training to reactivity, with short, digestible videos and training plans.

**Highlights:** Reward-based training lessons, Step-by-step behavior solutions, Puppy training guidance, Reactive dog support, Short, under-10-minute videos, 5-minute training plans, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly All Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium (Yearly) | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sheepdog School free?

Sheepdog School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DogTraining+ free?

DogTraining+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sheepdog School or DogTraining+?

Sheepdog School and DogTraining+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do Sheepdog School or DogTraining+ have ads?

Both Sheepdog School and DogTraining+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sheepdog School or DogTraining+?

Sheepdog School ships an update every 6 weeks, and DogTraining+ every 2 months. Most recently, Sheepdog School was updated on October 24, 2026 and DogTraining+ on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*